plural heads or in sense 6 head
plural heads or in sense 6 head
Learner's definition of HEAD
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[count] : the part of the body containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth头;头部 -
She patted the dog on the head.她拍了拍那只狗的头。
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He nodded his head in agreement.他点头表示同意。
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The ceiling's low—watch your head!天花板低——小心碰头!
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head injuries头部伤
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They were covered from head to foot/toe in mud. [=they were completely covered in mud]他们浑身都是泥。
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He has a full head of hair. [=he has a full amount of hair on his head]他头发很多。
— see picture at human; see also talking head 2
[count] : a person's mental ability : mind or intellect思维;心智 -
You shouldn't let your heart rule your head. [=you should be guided by reason and not by your emotions]你不应该让情感战胜理智。
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She did some quick calculations in her head. [=without writing anything; mentally]她在脑子里快速进行了计算。
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I keep hearing that song in my head. = That song keeps running through my head. = I can't get that song out of my head.那首歌一直萦绕在我的脑海里。
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It never even entered my head to run for office. [=I never thought of running for office]我从未想过要竞选公职。
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The problem is all in his head. [=the problem is not real; he's just imagining it]这个问题全是他臆想出来的。
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Don't go putting ideas in/into his head. [=don't cause him to have ideas or suspicions that he would not have himself]不要把一些想法灌输给他。
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You should put that idea out of your head. [=you should stop thinking about that idea]你应该打消那个念头。
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She always says the first thing that comes/pops into her head. [=the first thing that she thinks of]她总是想到什么就说什么。
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I'm sure we can solve this problem if we just use our heads. [=think carefully]如果动脑筋,我确信我们可以解决这个问题。
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That guy should have his head examined. = That guy is not right in the head. [=that guy is crazy]那家伙脑子进水了。
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You need a cool/calm head [=an ability to remain calm] to deal with someone like him.和他那种人打交道,你要保持头脑冷静。
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a clear head [=an ability to think clearly]清晰的头脑
◊ If you have a good head on your shoulders, you are intelligent and have good judgment.头脑清醒;明智
◊ When you get/take it into your head to do something, you suddenly decide to do it in a way that seems foolish or surprising.突发奇想;突然心血来潮
◊ If you get it into your head that something is true, you begin to believe something even though there is no good reason for believing it.认为;(无来由)开始相信
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[count] : a person who has a specified mental or emotional quality有…头脑的人;有…心智的人 — see also hothead, sorehead 4
[singular] : a distance equal to the length of a head一头的差距 5
[count] : the front side of a coin : the side of a coin that shows a picture of a person's head硬币正面(有头像的一面) —
usually used in the plural to refer to one of the two choices you can make when a coin is thrown in the air to decide something通常用复数,指抛硬币做出的一个选择 — compare 1tail 3 6
head [plural] : individual animals(牲畜)头 7 [count]
a : an end of something that is like a head in shape or position(物体的)前端,顶端 —
usually singular通常用单数 —
often + of -
She placed the pillows at the head of the bed.她把一些枕头放在床头。
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We arrived early so that we'd be at the head [=front] of the line.我们早早到达就是为了能排在队伍的前面。
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The chairman sat at the head of the table.主席坐在桌子的上座。
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the head [=top] of a nail/pin/screw钉子/别针/螺丝的头
— compare foot b : the part of an object that hits or touches something else(物体的)头部 -
a grinding head研磨头
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the hammer's head锤子的头部
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often + of — see also arrowhead, spearhead, warhead 8
[noncount] : the position of being a leader领先位置 9 [count]
a : a person who leads or directs a group or organization领导;头儿 —
often + of -
She is the head of our sales division.她是我们销售部的领导。
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heads of families/households族长;户主
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heads of state [=leaders of countries]国家领导人
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 10
[count] : a tight mass of leaves or flowers on a plant(茎梗顶端的)叶球;头状花序 11
[count] : the place where a stream or river begins(河流的)源头 —
usually singular通常用单数 12
[singular] : pressure caused by the water or steam in a machine水压;蒸汽压力 ◊ When an engine has a full head of steam, it has built up a full amount of power. This phrase is often used figuratively to describe something that is moving forward in a fast and powerful way.开足马力(常用作比喻,指某事物正全力推进)
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[count] : the bubbles that form on the top of some liquids (such as beer)(浮在液体表面的)泡沫 —
usually singular通常用单数 14
[singular] : the point at which a situation becomes very serious or when action is required紧要关头;决定性时刻 15
[count] : a small, inflamed area on the skin with a spot in the middle脓头 — see also blackhead
a big/swelled head
informal
: an overly high opinion of yourself自负
a price on someone's head
— see 1price
bang heads together
— see 1bang
bite someone's head off
— see 1bite
eyes in the back of your head
— see 1eye
get it through someone's head
: to cause someone to learn and remember something使某人弄清楚
get it through your head
: to accept or understand (something)接受,理解(某事)
get your head round
British
: to understand (something)理解(某事)
go over someone's head
: to discuss something with a person who is higher in rank than someone else越级请示
go to your head
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of an alcoholic drink : to make you feel drunk(饮酒)上头;使喝醉 2
: to make you believe that you are better than other people使自高自大;冲昏头脑
have a head for
: to have an ability to understand or deal with (something)擅长做某事
have/get your head (screwed) on right/straight
informal
: to think or act in a smart and sensible way头脑清醒;精明能干 -
She's young, but it's clear that she has her head screwed on right.她虽然年轻,但显然精明能干。
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You think that's a good idea? You need to get your head screwed on straight.你认为那是个好主意吗?你需要保持头脑清醒。
head and shoulders above
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used to say that someone or something is much better than others远远胜过
head in the sand
◊ If you bury/have/hide (etc.) your head in the sand, you ignore something unpleasant that you should be dealing with.回避问题;采取鸵鸟政策
head over heels
: very deeply in love深爱;迷恋 -
We were head over heels (in love).我们深深地爱着对方。
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He fell head over heels for some girl he met at school.他深深地爱上了他在学校遇到的某个女孩儿。
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(US) He went head over heels for her.他深深地爱上了她。
heads roll
informal
◊ If you say that heads will roll or (less commonly) heads are going to roll, you mean that people will be severely punished or will lose their jobs because of something that has happened.有人将受罚(或被解雇)
hit the nail on the head
— see 1hit
hold up your head
or hold your head (up) high
: to be proud : to not feel ashamed感到骄傲;不垂头丧气
keep your head
: to remain calm保持冷静;保持克制
keep your head above water
: to avoid financial failure while having money problems免遭破产;勉强维持生计
keep your head down
informal
: to behave in a quiet way that does not attract attention行事低调
knock someone's head off
— see 1knock
knock some sense into someone's head
— see 1sense
knock (something) on the head
— see 1knock
lose your head
: to become very upset or angry生气;失去自制
not make head or/nor tail of
informal or US not make heads or/nor tails (out) of
: to be unable to understand (something)无法理解;弄不懂
off the top of your head
— see 1top
off your head
British, informal
on your head
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: with the upper and lower parts of your body reversed in position倒立;脚朝上 2
: in or into great disorder陷入一片混乱 3
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used to say that you will be blamed for something对某事负责
out of your head
informal
: unable to act or think in a reasonable and controlled way because of drunkenness or strong emotion(由于醉酒或情绪激动)神志不清,行为乖张
over your head
: beyond your understanding or ability超过(某人的)理解力或能力 -
The technical details were over my head. [=too complicated for me to understand]那些技术细节我理解不了。
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That joke went right over my head. [=I did not get that joke]那个笑话我没听懂。
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We realized after we started the business that we were (in) over our heads. [=we were trying to do something that was too difficult]我们在开始做这件事之后才意识到我们能力有限,无法完成。
put/stick/raise your head above the parapet
— see parapet
put your heads together
: to think of a solution to a problem with another person集思广益;一起出谋划策
rear/raise its ugly head
◊ If something bad rears/raises its ugly head, it suddenly becomes obvious or causes trouble.(坏事)冒头,出现
scratch your head
informal
: to be confused about something and unable to understand the reason for it感到困惑
scream/shout/yell/laugh (etc.) your head off
informal
: to scream/shout/yell/laugh (etc.) very loudly or for a long time大声(或长时间)尖叫/吼叫/大笑 -
She was screaming her head off.她在大声尖叫。
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You can shout your head off at him, but he still won't listen.你可以对他大声吼叫,但他依然不会听。
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If they saw me dressed like this, they'd laugh their heads off.如果他们看我穿成这样,他们会笑掉大牙的。
two heads are better than one
— used to say that it is easier for two people who help each other to solve a problem than it is for one person to solve a problem alone两人智慧胜一人;人多智广
turn heads
: to attract attention or notice吸引眼球;引人瞩目 2 head /ˈhɛd/ verb
heads; headed; heading
heads; headed; heading
Learner's definition of HEAD
1 [+ object]
a : to be the leader of (something)担任…的领导 -
She heads the committee.她是这个委员会的领导。
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The group was headed by the church pastor.这个团体由教堂牧师领导。
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He was accused of heading the revolt.他被指控带头闹事。
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often + up b : to be first on (a list)居…之首 2
always followed by an adverb or preposition,
[no object] : to go in a specified direction or toward a specified place朝…行进 -
She turned around and headed (for) home.她转身往家走去。
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I hopped in the car and headed down the street.我跳上汽车,沿街驶去。
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After lunch, we headed back to the office.吃过午饭,我们返回办公室。
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She headed out early this morning.她今天一大早就出去了。
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The birds have already started heading south for the winter.鸟儿已经开始向南迁徙过冬。
◊ To be heading or headed somewhere is to be going or directed somewhere.朝某个方向行进
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often + for —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
The economy may be heading into a recession.经济可能会走向萧条。
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If you keep acting like this, you'll be heading/headed for trouble!如果你总是这样,会惹上麻烦的!
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[+ object] soccer : to hit (the ball) with your head(用头)顶球
head off
[phrasal verb] 1
: to go to another place去他处 2
head (someone) off or head off (someone) : to stop (someone) from moving forward拦住(某人) 3
head (something) off or head off (something) : to prevent (something) from happening防止;阻止